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Big Science Business Forum 2024 – Trieste, Italy 49 Big Science Business Forum 2024 – Trieste, Italy 48 3.4. Results Achieved 3.5. Evaluation of ILO Collaboration and Future Recommendations 3.6. Evaluation of Pre-Event Financial Support 3.7. Sponsor & Exhibitor Figures and Participating Countries ∙ Increased Registrations : The campaign led to a significant increase in event participation, especially among SMEs and startups. Thanks to the ILO efforts, new markets were reached that might otherwise have shown less interest. ∙ Involvement of Key Stakeholders : Major stakeholders in Big Science, including government representatives, research institutes, and large tech companies, were engaged. ∙ Expansion of Partnership Networks : Many companies expressed interest in collaborating on Big Science projects beyond BSBF 2024, broadening potential partnerships between industry and research. ∙ Assessment : Working with ILOs was essential to the successful promotion of BSBF 2024. Their in-depth knowledge of local markets and key industrial actors helped reach a wide, diverse audience. ∙ Recommendations : • Establish shared guidelines among the ILOs, approved by the IOC, to define the appropriate profile of BSBF companies, enabling more targeted recruitment. • Further reinforce collaborations with ILOs through regular meetings to monitor and assess promotional activities. • Invest in data analysis tools to monitor promotional campaign impact and optimize resources. • Broaden national roadshows to include emerging countries in Big Science, further increasing participation. ∙ Conclusions: The integration of ILOs into the promotional activities for BSBF 2024 has produced significant results, increasing awareness and interest in the Forum across various industrial sectors. ∙ Assessment : The pre-event phase aimed to secure the resources needed for BSBF 2024 , by attracting strategic sponsorships and collaborations with key companies and institutions in Big Science. • Potential funders were identified, personalized sponsorship packages were prepared, and targeted meetings with interested companies were arranged. • Thanks to the teamwork of institutional, scientific, and industrial stakeholders, high-profile sponsors were attracted and institutional funding was obtained from both European and national public entities. Results exceeded initial expectations by 20%, in addition to the funds allocated by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region, with the confirmation of major and co-sponsors. ∙ Recommendations : • Enhance digital promotion to attract international sponsors. • Expand collaboration with European institutions. • Introduce a digital platform tomatch sponsors and participants for a more efficient sponsorship management. A detailed overview of sponsor and exhibitor figures follows, including the countries represented by exhibitors, illustrating the level of participation and international reach. 3.7.1. Sponsor Breakdown by Sponsorship Level • Gold Sponsor : AVS Added Value Solutions, Danieli, Fincantieri S.p.A., illycaffè S.p.A. • Number: 4 • Geographic Origin: Spain (1), Italy (3) • Key Sectors: mechatronics and vacuum systems, mechanical engineering, shipbuilding, food industry • Silver Sponsor : CADINOX, S.A., GLP Intellectual Property Office • Number: 2 • Geographic Origin: Spain (1), Italy (1) • Key Sectors: particle accelerators and neutronics, intellectual property • Bronze Sponsor : Delta-Ti Impianti, Generali Assicurazioni, Serco Europe, T-Systems International GmbH • Number: 4 • Geographic Origin: Italy (2), England (1), Germany (1) • Key Sectors: development and installation of technological systems, insurance and asset management, defense and security, information and communication technology • Generic Sponsors : Fasi.eu, Leonardo, Physics World • Number: 3 • Geographic Origin: Italy (2), England (1) • Key Sectors: publishing and advertising, aerospace, defense and security Sponsors